Melon Distributors Convene Amid Marketing Talks
The Melon Distributors Association held its 22nd annual convention at the Brown Hotel in Louisville. Officers listed include Luke J. Leonard President and J B Neal Vice President with Pennington absent due to illness as the group focused on marketing agreements acreage and production outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Melon Distributors Association
Louisville
Luke
J. Leonard
Cincinnati
J. B. Neal
Intosh
Fla
R.H. Pennington
Evanaville
Ind
W. A. Richter
Brown Hotel
R. H. Pennington
GW. Hummell
I ‘Oadney Methodist Church
I. Hine
Loufaville
Vincent L
Southern Alabama potato crop in good condition
Loxley Alabama April 10 reports Baldwin county's new potato deal to start shipments by May 1 with about 3000 cars expected this year. The red soil district shows fine yields as timely rains kept moisture ideal and bloom to occur within a week. Cucumbers and green corn follow potatoes with cucumbers likely May 20.
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Loxley
Ala
Baldwin County
Alabama
Pennington Improves After Surgery in Evansville
Evansville Ind April 10 It is reported that R H Pennington secretary of the Melon Distributors Association who had been critically ill has improved since his operation on April 1 and after two blood transfusions and doctors believe he is on the road to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
R. H. Pennington
The
Melon Distributors Association
The Produce Packer Free Sample Copy Offer
The Produce Packer prints market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool fur and more. A free sample copy of the weekly newspaper is offered and will be mailed upon request.
North Carolina frost damages crops across counties
A report from J P Sauer & Co indicates frost and low temperatures damaged beany lettuce potatoes and cantaloupes in New Hanover county from Carolina Beach to Scott's Hill by 90 percent or more. Interior areas saw lighter losses while St Helena escaped largely and some damage reached Eastern Brunswick county.
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New York
J. P. Sauer &Co.,Inc
Washington Street
North Carolina
New Hanover County
Carolina Beach
Scott's Hill
St. Helena
Brunswick
East Texas and Mississippi Tomato Crop Damaged
The Tyler Texas report notes severe damage to the east Texas tomato crop from a late week cold spell with freezing temps. Estimates show about 50 to 60 percent of tomatoes moved from cold frames to fields with roughly 60 percent damage, 26 percent damage in remaining cold frames, and an overall acreage reduction of 25 to 60 percent after replanting. Weather remains unfavorable with strong winds and dust storms.
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Tyler
Tex
East Texas
Alex Woldert, Jr
East, Texas
Louisiana Irish potato crop outlook and shipping patterns
The Louisiana Irish potato season should start between April 20 and 25 with broader movement May 5 to 10. Acreage is 20 000 to 22 000 acres, similar to 1935, and shipments near last year’s 2 574 cars. Early fields lie in Point Coupe LaFourche New Iberia Angola. Alexandria follows in 2 3 weeks. Red Elisa Triumphs dominate 90 to 95 percent of the crop with Cobblers and Burbanks making up the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Point Coupe
LaFourche
Iberia
Angola
LaFouche
Elisa
New Invoice Form M A Becomes Mandatory for Canada Shipments
Minneapolis April 10 American shippers still using old form M for custom invoices on shipments to Canada face customs rejection since April 1. Only new form M A is accepted, causing extra costs for sight entries by Canadian customers when old forms are used.
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Minneapolis
Canada
California Navel Prorate Affects Southern California Shipments
Shipments of southern California Navel oranges are expected to show a nominal increase the week of April 12 after the distribution committee set the interstate prorate at 1 400 cars and intrastate at 200 cars while Valencias moving interstate were allotted three cars.
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California
Los Angeles
Washington Liner Sails With Record Apple Cargo
The United States Liner Washington departed on Wednesday with 75 600 boxes of Washington and Oregon apples totaling 100 carloads. The cargo targets France and is described as the largest shipment in the line’s history. Earlier reports say 60 carloads went via the sueneh line from the Pacific coast last week.
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New York
United States
Washington
Oregon
France
Pacific Coast
Insurance protection on shipments offered at low rates
The Packer reports insurance on perishables may guard against carrier negligence for flood damaged cargo. Rates on floater policies range from 2 to 10 cents per $100 valuation of annual shipments, cited by R B Jones & Son Inc. as surprisingly affordable.
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Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Packer
R. B. Jones &Sona, Inc
Grand Valley Peach Crop Dodges Major Freeze Damage
Grand Junction Colorado reports that a warm easterly breeze saved the Grand Valley peach belt from serious frost damage Sunday night. The low reached 26 degrees, potential minimum 20 without the breeze. Some minor crop damage noted. apricot crop last week was nearly wiped out by cold. Ottawa proclaims the US Canada reciprocal treaty with early export gains in citrus, apples, and dried fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo
Variada
Ottawa
Canada
Bankruptcy Petition Against Holzschlag in Brooklyn
An involuntary petition in bankruptcy is filed against Benjamin Holzschlag of 107 Wallabout Market Brooklyn fruits and vegetables jobber. Creditors Goldsamt Jill Brothers Eichhorn Hochberg attended meetings seeking settlement with a 40 percent cash offer rejected. Creditors subscribe to a fund equal to 5 percent of amounts owed to audit the books and pursue action against principals if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin
Holzschlag
Wallabout Market
Brooklyn
Goldsamt, Inc
Jill Brothers, Inc
Eichhorn & Hochberg
Fruit and Produce Trade
Association
Strawberries Move In Louisiana to Start Week
Hammond Louisiana April 10 three hundred sixty five cars of strawberries had moved from Louisiana to start the present week. Shipments opened heavy Monday continued moderate Tuesday and tapered to two cars Wednesday due to a midweek rain. Thursday saw 40 to 60 cars move as volume again rose with Easter trade demand and prices ranged 2.31 to 2.65 a 24 pint crate. Some 550 cars have moved to date with 400 to 600 cars expected opening week as rains boost tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Louisiana
Cers
Cool Winds Delay Imperial Valley Cantalope Harvest
In El Centro California cool and windy weather since late March delays cantaloupe maturity in the Imperial Valley by about ten to fourteen days. Shippers expect first pool car not before April 20 or 26 with limited early volume until after May 1. About 7,872 acres of covered cantaloupes are slated for harvest this spring per preliminary estimates by Carlo Mi.
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el Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
Carlo Mi
Advice From A Modern Maiden Youre On Your Own
A humorous dialogue about marriage and finances in a household caught between pride and dependence. A prospective groom faces a future of government relief and universal support, while the bride weighs social expectations and economic realities in a satirical verse.
Maine Potato Growers Expect Higher Prices
Maine growers report strong market control as they set higher prices amid dwindling remaining stocks. About 35 000 cars shipped this season with 6 000 to 7 000 more expected. distributors reportedly cleaned out, prompting growers to withhold offerings awaiting gains.
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New York
Maine
Brower
Rogue River Valley Fruit Hit By Severe Freeze Damage
Rogue River Valley suffered heavy crop losses after a drastic freeze last week with temperatures near 17 degrees. Smudging protected some orchards but 50 to 75 percent of pears were lost in many areas and the eastern edge shows the worst damage according to Prof. F. C. Reimer of the Experiment Station. total losses are likely but not yet quantified.
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Dford
Rogue River Valley
F. C. Reimer
Good Asparagus Sells Well in New York
April 10 receipts show lighter California asparagus with active demand and up prices across grades. South Carolina offerings remain irregular with top white stock priced high and poorer lots lower. California large bunches fetch 4 to 4.75 per dozen with various grades valued between 1.50 and 4.75. Georgia prices range from 1.50 to 3.75 per dozen depending on quality.
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New York
California
South Carolina
South
Carolina
Georgia
Eastern Shore Potato Festival Queen Election Planned
Accomac Virginia plans advance for the second annual Potato Blossom Festival. A mass meeting April 17 at Onancock High School auditorium will select four queen candidates who will present themselves to the public.
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Accomac
Eastern Shore
Virginia
Onancock High School
Carrot Market Shows Strength as Week Ends in New York
Carrots in New York market close stronger with California crates at 2.75 to 3.13 dollars, Texas halt crates 1.10 to 1.25, state baskets 0.35 to 0.90, bags 0.50 to 1.00. Robinson-Patman Bill stalls in Congress with no schedule for debate or vote.
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New York
California
Texas
Washington, D. C
Senate
House Ealendars
Patman
Wright Patman to Discuss Pending Bill on Radio
Rep Wright Patman will discuss the Robinson Patman Bill on national radio hook ups April 17 and 18. The April 17 address will run 7:45 to 8:00 p m eastern standard time on NBC blue network and April 18 from 10:30 to 10:45 a m EST on CBS. Patman says the bill curbs monopoly, protects consumers, aids farmers and wage earners, and helps independent merchants stay in business.
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Washington, D. C
Wright Patman
National Broadcasting Company
Blue Network
Columbia Broadcasting System
Patman
License of Produce Service Co Chula Vista Revoked
Washington April 10 license of Produce Service Co Chula Vista Calif has been revoked by order of the Secretary of Agriculture after a disciplinary complaint by H A Spilman of the Department of Agriculture against J F Rohrbacher also known as C Otto Henning. The firm is accused of making false and misleading statements for a fraudulent celery carload sale to H Rubenstein & Co Milwaukee Wis and the company draft of 830 plus 20 brokerage was not returned.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of ‘Agriculture
H. A. Spilman
Department of Agriculture
J. F. Rohrbacher
C. Otto Henning
Produce Service Company
Chula Vista
Calif
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Respondent
H. Rubenstein & Co., Inc
Milwaukee
Wis
U. S
Kansas City
Ruben
Willacy County Onion Deal Peaking About To End
Willacy county onion shipments rose sharply last week with heavy car and truck moves. Prices fluctuated near 65 70c for yellow onions and 90 95c for wax in 60 pound bags as quality improved. Stormy weather may curb harvesting, with total season shipments expected near 1,500 cars and the peak movement likely over by Sunday and the deal ending by April 18.
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Raymondville
Tex
Willacy County
Onion
U. S
Michigan Would Exempt All Food From Taxation
Grand Rapids April 10 Michigan electors may vote in November on a state constitutional amendment to exempt all food from taxation the proposal targets the 3 percent retail sales tax Frederick A Wayne Detroit president of the Taxpayers Protective Association reports over 6 000 signers in Grand Rapids and more than 200 000 statewide he says the tax on food is like a 3 percent gross income tax on the poor.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Frederick A. Wayne
Detroit
Taxpayers Protective Association
End to Potato Agreement in Southeastern States
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced the termination of the marketing agreement and license for potatoes grown in Florida Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Virginia and Maryland. The notice signed by the Secretary of Agriculture becomes effective at 12:01 a m today. The agreement and license had been in effect since July 1934 and operated in the northern part of the region during the latter part of that season.
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Washington, D. C
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Celery shipments expected from Venice district early next week
Venice California April 10 initial car rot shipments of celery from the Venice district in Los Angeles county are expected to move early next week. Favorable growing weather supports excellent quality and signals continued shipments through April May and June with heavier supplies after May 1. About 1300 acres of celery in the Venice and Lomita area, with shippers aiming to move around 2000 cars during the season.
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Los Angeles
Venice
Los Angeles County
Lomita
Severe crop damage hits Arkansas orchards and fruit
Arkansas fruit and truck crops suffered heavy losses from a belated cold wave. Peaches and apples in the Central Arkansas district were nearly wiped out, with reports of 98 percent losses in some areas. Nashville Highlands and DeQueen Horatio districts also sustained serious damage to peaches, apples, and berries, with many orchards near total loss or only a fair crop, according to leading growers and shippers.
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Horatio
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
van Buren
Conway
Clarksville
Lamar
Luther H. King
DeQueen-Horatio
Glenn B. Wallace
Injunction Against Edwards Fruit Co Issued In Citrus Case
Federal Judge Leon R Yankwich issued an interlocutory injunction restraining Edwards Fruit Company of Coulton from shipping oranges interstate without a prorate from the California Arizona Orange Grapefruit Agency. A related state case against Withers Brothers of Placentia was nearing decision after a four day hearing. A Mefferd case development followed in federal court.
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Los Angeles
Leon R. Yankwich
Edwards Fruit Company of
Coulton
Edwards
AAA
Withers Brothers of
Placentia
Allen
California
Walter L. Stallings Dies in Humboldt Tenn
Walter L Stallings a Humboldt Tennessee fruit and vegetable shipper and broker died Sunday at Oyster hospital after illness. He was 51 and survived by his widow Laura Stallings two daughters Dorothy and Mary Ann Stallings a stepmother an uncle and an aunt all of Humboldt. The funeral was Monday at First Presbyterian church with burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Humboldt, Tenn
Walter L. ‘Stallings
Oyster Hospital
Stallings
First Presbyterian Church
Rose Hill
J. 8
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United States Department of Agriculture
Mobile County
Mississippi
Grand ‘Valley
Marcella
Elothea
Treasury
A.R.H
Hye
Produce Service CO
Southeastern
Ozark Region
Freeze
Peaches
Nashville
Edwards Fruit CO
Bankwich
Withers Brothers
Walter L. Stallings
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